This Volume, which is separated from the Final Index (Vol. XXXIX.) for better convenience in reference, is mainly Bibliographical, but particulars are included of Ruskin's work in drawing as well as in writing.

The Volume is divided into three Parts:–I. Bibliography; II. A Catalogue of Ruskin's Drawings; III. Addenda et Corrigenda.

It will be understood that this Bibliographical Volume is in some measure a Bibliography by Reference, detailed bibliographical notes having been already given throughout the Edition in the case of each of Ruskin's books: to those notes, the reference only is given, so as to avoid repetition. Editions, etc., which have appeared (or been traced) since the several Notes were printed, are enumerated in the first section of the Addenda (pp. 308–325), references to these being supplied in the main Bibliography.

The arrangement of the Bibliography is sufficiently explained in the List of Contents, and in the Notes prefixed to the several subdivisions. A few explanations may be added with regard to the most voluminous of the subdivisions, that devoted to Ruskiniana (N, pp. 130–190).

Every endeavour has been made to render this account of the criticism of Ruskin's work as complete as possible, but it can hardly be expected that no Ruskiniana have been overlooked, whilst many books and articles, which might be included, have intentionally been omitted owing to considerations of space.